10/06/2026

10/06/2026

From The Archers by BBC Radio 4

June 10, 2026 · 13 min · Season 1 · Episode 142

About this episode

David confronts Brian about his decisions regarding Adam and the family business amidst rising tensions.

At Home Farm David tackles Brian about the wisdom of going it alone, but Brian’s determined it’s the only course to follow, after the way Adam and Debbie ambushed him. David argues Adam’s case as a great farmer, also citing Brian’s U-turn over the inheritance. Brian firmly rebuts David’s intercession on Adam’s behalf, before Ed approaches, having overheard some of this. Ed then tells David how difficult it is being caught between Adam and Brian. Later, David informs Amber that the Borchester Show wi-fi has been upgraded but admits there are two big gaps among the trade stands, including the car dealership one. Amber tells David she might be able to help with that… Amber then drops in at Little Grange, seeking Ed’s advice about whether she should ask her dad to take the car dealership stand, when things are still fraught between her and her parents. Ed reckons it should work as a straightforward business proposition. Martyn calls Adam to check this afternoon’s meeting is still on and to express concern over Brian’s recent behaviour. Adam then phones irritable Brian, wanting to make sure they’re singing from the same hymn sheet when it comes to the Estate contract. The meeting…

Topics covered

  • family conflict
  • business negotiations
  • farming
  • inheritance
  • community events

Keywords

  • David
  • Brian
  • Adam
  • Amber
  • Borchester Show
  • Home Farm
  • inheritance
  • business
  • conflict

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Home Farm, Borchester Show, Little Grange, Estate

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